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Description About the job: Kent is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to support upcoming FEED and brownfield/greenfield scopes across multiple client proposals. This role requires a highly experienced automation subject matter expert with P.Eng credentials, deep control systems expertise, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through complex automation design, troubleshooting, and integration challenges. Skills and Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Automation & Control Systems SME Support Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for automation systems, control strategies, and instrumentation interfaces Lead troubleshooting for advanced automation and control system issues Guide DCS/ESD/SIS/PLC system architectures, configuration, and integration Evaluate and validate control narratives, cause-and-effect diagrams, and logic structures Support controls programming and/or providing guidance to programmers as required. Engineering Leadership & Technical Oversight Lead or provide senior review for instrumentation and automation engineering deliverables Support FEED deliverables, basis-of-design documents, equipment specifications, and I/O lists Ensure design compliance with industry codes, client standards, and regulatory requirements Develop Material Requisition (MRQ/MRP), including completion of Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) and Vendor Data & Documentation Review (VDDR), to support procurement. Mentor and train intermediate and junior engineers. Vendor, Client, and Stakeholder Interface Interface with automation vendors (PLC/DCS/ESD/SIS/SCADA) for technical clarification and design alignment Prepare and/or review FAT/SAT/SIFT documentation, participate in testing, and support commissioning validation Provide expert-level client communication and consultation across engineering disciplines Serve as a primary point of contact for automation-related decisions and inquiries Procedure, Systems, & Documentation Development Develop and refine control system philosophies/narratives, alarm management guidelines, and automation procedures Ensure documentation quality, accuracy, and alignment with project execution requirements Reliability, Optimization & Modernization Identify opportunities for system optimization, lifecycle improvements, and obsolescence mitigation Provide recommendations for long-term automation roadmap development Field & Verification Activities Conduct site visits for verification, walkdowns, troubleshooting, and constructability reviews Reporting & Recordkeeping Provide input to weekly progress reports, engineering coordination meetings, and project updates In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee''s skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee''s current workload and with respect to their professional development. Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience: Knowledge/Qualifications/Training/Certifications: Instrumentation Engineering degree Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration with Alberta and/or Ontario required 15+ years of instrumentation & automation engineering experience Deep SME-level expertise in control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, Safety Systems) Strong understanding of CSA codes, IEC standards, and applicable regulatory requirements Experience with FEED deliverables, brownfield/greenfield engineering, and multi-site execution Demonstrated experience supporting modernization, lifecycle planning, and digital control platforms Communication Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) Strong client-facing presence with the ability to explain complex automation issues clearly Able to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering environments Behavior/Core Competencies Calm, analytical decision-making Advanced technical leadership and mentorship capability Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset Strong vendor/field interfacing presence HSSEQ The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules of the Company; its clients; and the governing authorities of the host country. Details About the Role Location: Calgary, Alberta (office-based) Relocation required: No Travel required: Minimal; some client site visits expected Contract type: Full-time Experience level: Senior/SME (15+ years)